EMBARK (First Semester)
Bear Tracks: A Clear Path to Your Future
Embark Checklist
- Attend Bear Tracks Embark Advising & Registration Session
- Attend Student and Family Orientation
- Explore Canvas
- Review your Account Statement and Arrange Payments
- Apply for Scholarships
What’s Next?
Complete these milestones within your first semester:
- Enroll in First-Year English
- Enroll in First-Year Math
- Apply for Scholarships
- Schedule Educational Plan with an Advisor
- Attend a Signature Campus Experience
(FOI Expo | Student Success Fair | Career/Transfer Fair)
Your next stop is Bear Tracks Connect, where you'll focus on making important connections on campus.
CONNECT (0+ credits)
Congratulations!
You're on the right track, and you don't need to travel alone! Phoenix College is full of people and
resources ready to support you. Choose at least one High-Impact Connection to get started.
High-Impact Connections
- Complete First Year Math and English
- Join a student club _____________________
- Attend a Career Services Workshop & Learn about work-based experiences (WBE)
- Find Tutoring online/ or at the Learning Commons
- Connect with PC resources such as Bear Necessities
- Meet with the Transfer Partner _________________________
- Meet with your instructors during Office Hours
- Explore Student Employment
- My Academic Advisor: _______________________
Looking Ahead... Your next stop is Bear Tracks Rise (30 credits+), where you'll begin preparing for your career, transfer, and graduation.
RISE (30+)
Congratulations!
You're halfway to your degree! You've built a strong foundation. Now it's time to prepare for what's next.
Keep your momentum going
- Meet with your advisor for a Final Stretch Planning Appointment
- Attend the Student Success & Transfer Fair
- Apply for scholarships at your intended transfer institution
- Enhance your résumé and professional profile
- Attend Career Services Interview Prep Session
Complete a work-based experience
- Internship
- Service Learning
- Student Employment
- Clinical
- Practicum
Looking Ahead... Your next stop is Bear Tracks Arrive, where you'll prepare for graduation, transfer, and launching your career.
ARRIVE (45+)
Congratulations!
You're almost there! You're in the final stretch. Let's make sure you cross the finish line prepared for what's next.
Keep the momentum going
- Attend Networking Events & Career Fairs
- Apply to Transfer (if desired)
- Research Employment Opportunities
Complete these final milestones in your final Semester
- Attend Bear Tracks Arrive Session
- Apply to Graduate
- Participate in Phoenix College Commencement
- Join the Phoenix College Alumni Association
Stay connected with us! Once a Bear, Always a Bear.
